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Publisher's Summary

The lifeblood of the Wiltshire village of Ivy Hill is its coaching inn, The Bell. But when the innkeeper dies suddenly, his genteel wife, Jane Bell, becomes the reluctant owner. Jane has no notion of how to run a business. However, with the town's livelihood at stake and a large loan due, she must find a way to bring new life to the inn.

Despite their strained relationship, Jane turns to her resentful mother-in-law, Thora, for help. Formerly mistress of The Bell, Thora is struggling to find her place in the world. As she and Jane work together, they form a measure of trust, and Thora's wounded heart begins to heal. When she encounters two men from her past, she sees them - and her future - in a different light.

With pressure mounting from the bank, Jane employs innovative methods to turn the inn around, and puzzles over the intentions of several men who seem to have a vested interest in the place. Will her efforts be enough to save The Bell? And will Thora embrace the possibility of a second chance at love?

Story

A gem! I can hardly wait for book 2!

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This is not a book of simpering females who all get their man. Real life regret and pain amidst acceptance and triumph. If you are looking for a good read, this book is for you!

Most enjoyable Book!!

If you could sum up The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill in three words, what would they be?

A book with substance

What about Elizabeth Jasicki’s performance did you like?

I loved her voicing for the different characters. She stayed "in character" for each person or character. Her cadence is great and she is very pleasant to listen to.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It was too long to listen to in one setting, but I always anticipated the next time of listening. With this book, I learned about Audible's sleep timer.

Any additional comments?

The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill: Tales From Ivy Hill, Book 1, is a book of substance. The characters have depth, are well developed, do not simper, and it really is hard to know what will happen next. I feel like I know these people. Julie Klassen is not afraid to weave true faith in God and prayer through the story. I love an unpredictable plot that is not 'cut and dried' and the conclusion cannot be deducted early... Julie is a wordsmith and crafts a story in a most delightful way.

Engaging Story

I listened to this while on my commute and it definitely made my drive more enjoyable. I felt the narration was spot-on, and the wide variety of characters was interesting. Certain characters made me think of other characters in book and film. Sir Timothy made me think of the squire in Lark Rise to Candleford and the mother of Mr. Ashford made me think of John Thornton's mother in North and South. I plan to continue reading this series, as I am invested in the rich cast of characters.

Another good book from Julie Klassen

Yes, if they enjoy period pieces. The characters are well rounded and the story is intriguing. It was a bit of a mystery and a lot about the friendship between women. All in all, it was well written.

What other book might you compare The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill to and why?

Other books by Ms. Klassen have been equally as good as they capture your imagination and you get lost in the telling of the story. Her writing paints a picture that you can envision, making the story come to life.

What does Elizabeth Jasicki bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Ms. Jasicki is an excellent reader and her transition between voices is excellent. You're never left wondering who is speaking and she's great with male voices too.

A gentle "feminist " story

In this book, the Julie Klassen gives us a very well written story of women existing in a world not made for or really accepting of women - the business world of the early 19th century. Within this world the various female characters draw from each other and from their own talents to fashion meaningful, successful and happy lives. In essence they create a world within a world. Yes, there is romance but it doesn't dominate the story. Men are presented in the most part not as ogres but human beings trying to understand and connect with women they admire and respect. Highly recommended.

Enjoyable to listen to

There were parts of the story that seemed a little unnecessary to me and made it longer, but overall I enjoy Julie Klassen's books. It had too few references to Christiani living for my taste, but it didn't really take away from the story. The narrator was pleasant and used different voices for different characters, as well as different accents, to fit their roles. I recommend this book for anyone who likes Regency Era novels.

Different and intriguing

Enter their world and enjoy

When I started reading/listening I thought to myself, "Oh no, this is going to be one of those slow stories that drags on before getting to a point." But very soon after I stopped and realized that I was drawn in. If you like stories where you are taken into the character's world and live their worries, fears, and triumphs alongside them, this is the book for you. I'm looking forward to going back into their homes in the next book!

Good Read; Much better than its sequel.

Warms up to become delightful

Started slow and wasn’t sure if characters would become likable. They did and have great depth. Narrator used emphasis to create different sounds for characters, not just using different pitch. This book has ended up becoming a favorite.

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05-03-17

A great listen

If you like a gentle story with strong characters and an interesting plot this is for you! This period story is an enjoyable step into 18th century England. Sprinkled with friendship, romance and a little intrigue this is a satisfying story which is well read and keeps you interested until the last page. Loved it.